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Two Iconic Northern Trains Solar and Clouds in 2 Days

By Chilto Viajero
Free cancellation available
Price is €290 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the best of northern Argentina in a unique experience that combines two of its most iconic tours. Travel the imposing Puna aboard the Train to the Clouds, reaching incredible heights and unforgettable landscapes, and explore the colourful Humahuaca Gorge with the Solar Train, touring Andean villages full of history and tradition.

An ideal proposal to connect with the culture, nature and essence of the north in a different, comfortable and full of memorable moments.

Activity location

  • Viaducto de la polvorilla
    • Acceso desde ruta 40
    • San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Salta
    • Salta, Salta Province, Argentina

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Two Iconic Northern Trains Solar and Clouds in 2 Days

  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English
Starting time: 06:00
Price details
€290.23 x 1 Adult€290.23
Total
Price is €290.23
Until Mon, 27 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Breakfast

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Train to the Clouds

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included

Viaducto de la polvorilla

  • 12h
  • Admission ticket included
The tour starts from the city of Salta, crossing the spectacular Quebrada del Toro on a path of constant ascent to the Puna. Along the way you visit Andean towns such as San Antonio de los Cobres, where you stop to get to know the local culture and adapt to the height. The experience continues aboard the train, trekking through towering landscapes until you reach the iconic Viaduct La Polvorilla, at more than 4,200 metres above sea level, one of the most impressive works of railway engineering in the world. Along the way, the traveller crosses unique geographical formations, high-altitude deserts and natural settings that reflect the vastness and beauty of the Argentine Puna.

Day 2: Train Solar de la Quebrada

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Purmamarca

  • 10h
The train connects charming Andean villages like Purmamarca and Maimará, allowing you to discover the local life, its traditions and regional markets. Along the way you will enjoy privileged views of unique formations such as the Cerro de los Siete Colores and the impressive Palette of the Painter, in a sustainable journey powered by solar energy. The experience proposes a calm and conscious way to tour the ravine, combining nature, culture and unforgettable landscapes of northern Argentina.

Location

Activity location

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    Viaducto de la polvorilla
    • Acceso desde ruta 40
    • San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Salta
    • Salta, Salta Province, Argentina

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